Employment Program Manager

Employment Program Manager

Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time

$68,000 – $72,000 dependent on experience

Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking an Employment Program Manager to lead and oversee our growing Employment Program.

This role provides leadership and oversight to employment-focused initiatives that support individuals experiencing barriers to employment through work readiness training, workplace placements, mentorship, and skill development opportunities across the organization.

The Employment Program Manager will oversee a team including the Employment Program Coordinator, Coaches, and Facilitators while working collaboratively with program managers across departments to create meaningful employment pathways for participants.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Employment Program
• Supervise and support the Employment Program Coordinator, Coaches, and Facilitators
• Develop and implement employment readiness programming and initiatives
• Collaborate with program managers to create participant placement opportunities across the organization
• Support participant success through employment-focused training and skill development
• Monitor program outcomes and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting obligations, and program deliverables
• Support development of systems, processes, and program standards

What You'll Bring

• Experience in program management, workforce development, employment programming, or social services
• Experience supervising and developing staff teams
• Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Experience working with individuals experiencing barriers to employment
• Experience in nonprofit or community-based environments is considered an asset
• Personal relationship with Jesus and willingness to sign and uphold our statement of faith

Lived & Living Experience

This role is supported through funding that recognizes lived or living experience of mental illness and/or substance use as a valuable form of expertise. Individuals with this experience bring important insight, empathy, and connection to employment readiness programming and are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of $68,000 – $72,000 dependent on experience
• Employer-paid extended health benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Education and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead a new employment initiative that creates meaningful opportunities for individuals experiencing barriers to employment. You'll play a key role in helping participants develop skills, confidence, and pathways toward sustainable employment while contributing to the mission of Ruth & Naomi's Mission.

View the full Job Description HERE!